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Former Bangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.R. Shetty passes away

The Hindu NationalBy The Hindu National
12 Nov 2026
Original: English
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Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. Shetty held several key positions in the fields of education, research, technical education and university administration.

Key Highlights & Official Takeaways
  • ✓Throughout his distinguished career, Prof.
  • ✓Shetty, educationist and former Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University, passed away early on Thursday (November 12, 2026) at his native place, Karkala.
  • ✓From 1988 to 1993, he served as the Principal of Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), Surathkal.
  • ✓Between 2000 and 2003, he served as the Member Secretary and Chief Executive of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi.
Comprehensive News & Policy Report

Prof. N.R. Shetty, educationist and former Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University, passed away early on Thursday (November 12, 2026) at his native place, Karkala. He was widely respected for his extensive experience and contributions to the field of higher education.

He held a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, an M.Sc. in Opto-Electronics from the University of Essex, England, and a B.Sc. in Physics and Electronics from the University of Madras.

From 1988 to 1993, he served as the Principal of Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), Surathkal. Between 2000 and 2003, he served as the Member Secretary and Chief Executive of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi.

He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, and was associated with Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) as an advisor. Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. Shetty held several key positions in the fields of education, research, technical education and university administration.

Bangalore University paid its heartfelt tributes to the departed educationist and expressed its deep condolences on his demise.

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Issuing AuthorityThe Hindu National
Topic CategoryEDUCATION
JurisdictionAll India / National
Publication Date12 November 2026
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